Florida's Turtles, Lizards, and Crocodilians

Florida's Turtles, Lizards, and Crocodilians
Author: Richard D. Bartlett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780813036687

A guide to the more than one hundred species and subspecies of turtles, lizards, and crocodilians found in Florida.

Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of the Savannah River Site

Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of the Savannah River Site
Author: J. Whitfield Gibbons
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0820334952

Host to more than one hundred species of reptiles and amphibians, the Savannah River Site, a 780-square-kilometer tract in South Carolina, is one of the most intensely studied areas of herpetological ecology in the world. This guide is a summary of basic information on the site’s richly varied herpetofauna, from their taxonomy and distribution to their behavior and habitats. Keys to identify the adult and larval forms of the site’s known species comprise the core of the guide. These keys are supplemented by maps, graphs, and illustrations as well as by information on habitats; population characteristics and distribution; behavior related to movement, feeding, and reproduction; morphology; and techniques for collecting specimens. The guide also includes information about special identification and study problems involving unresolved sighting reports; subspeciation; and venomous, edible, endangered, and introduced species. Finally, a bibliography gives not only the sources referred to in the guide but virtually all studies and reports based on herpetological research conducted at the Savannah River Site. The site-related publications are listed by author but can also be found through an index to the subjects they cover. Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of the Savannah River Site is a valuable one-volume introduction to the existing information on herpetofauna at the site and to the countless research opportunities the site still presents. Because it is clearly written and designed and lists most of the reptiles and amphibians found in Georgia and South Carolina, the guide is also useful to wildlife observers--professional and amateur--in those states.

Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians of Florida: Lizards, turtles & crocodilians

Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians of Florida: Lizards, turtles & crocodilians
Author: Ray E. Ashton
Publisher: Winward Publishing Incorporated
Total Pages: 202
Release: 1981
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Beautiful full-color photos, along with species accounts that include descriptions, habitats, and natural history and range charts, identify all of the lizards, turtles, and crocodilians found in Florida. Detailed drawings emphasize characteristics that aid in identifying the different reptiles.

A Key to Amphibians and Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada

A Key to Amphibians and Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada
Author: Robert Powell
Publisher: Lawrence, Kansas : University Press of Kansas
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1998
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

A dichotomous key (that is, one that gives the user only two choices at each level of morphological scrutiny), it is designed for use in college-level herpetology or vertebrate biology courses. It will be especially useful as an effective tool for teaching the principles of taxonomy and for introducing students to the systematics of amphibians and reptiles.

The Everglades Handbook

The Everglades Handbook
Author: Thomas E. Lodge
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2010-04-26
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1439802645

Completely revised, updated, and now with color photographs and illustrations in every chapter, The Everglades Handbook provides a breadth and depth of information on the entire ecosystem of the Everglades that cannot be found anywhere else. Written by Thomas Lodge, one of the most respected authorities on the Everglades and one of its most ardent protectors, the book is an updated, expanded, and comprehensive explanation of what the Everglades is, how it has been changed, and the restoration needed to bring back ecological functions and safeguard sustainable future uses of the region by people. Expanded and updated coverage in the third edition includes: Caloosahatchee/Charlotte Harbor ecosystem Kissimmee headwaters, including the chain of lakes near Orlando St. Lucie/Indian River estuary Impact of invasive species on various south Florida ecosystems Sustainable agriculture relative to the Everglades ecosystem and other south Florida areas Progress and impacts of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan New chapter entitled Peripheral Ecosystems of the Everglades This edition maintains Lodge's trademark style, making the book appealing to students, the general public, scientists, and managers. A bestseller in each edition since its publication in 1994, this is quite possibly the most attractive, readable science book available on the Everglades. Thomas Lodge was interviewed by the Florida International University student media regarding his appearance at the Miami Book Fair International. He is also featured in a Miami Herald article highlighting Florida authors and their participation in the event.

The Young Naturalist's Guide to Florida

The Young Naturalist's Guide to Florida
Author: Peggy Lantz
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 582
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1561647764

Completely updated new edition. A treasure trove of information and suggestions on where and how to look for Florida's most interesting natural features and creatures. Florida's Special Places: unique environments and habitats such as the Everglades, coral reefs, sinkholes, salt marshes, and beaches Flora and Fauna: fascinating species that inhabit Florida such as alligators, birds of prey, and native plants How everyone can help protect Florida's priceless natural resources Glossary explains unfamiliar words Take this book on your next walk in the woods.